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Croatia travel guides

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Our Croatia specialists know the country well but return regularly to stay up to date — visiting new hotels or artisan food producers, checking out the best travel connections and figuring out ways to avoid the crowds at the country’s most popular attractions.

These travel guides will help you get the most out of your time in Croatia, whether you wish to see the highlights or tour local producers who create some of the country’s signature food and wines. They make a good starting point when planning your trip and let you know what to expect based on our personal experience so you’ll arrive well informed and ready to enjoy the best Croatia has to offer.

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Ideas for how to explore Croatia

Our travel guides share our specialists' passion and knowledge for Croatia. We travel here regularly to discover new experiences, explore untried areas and dig deeper into the better-known places and attractions. At the same time, we gather advice and up-to-date information on the best-quality guides, new hotels and restaurants, and the most memorable forms of transportation.

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  • A highlights guide to Croatia
    City walls, Dubrovnik

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    Coastal view, Capri

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    Hamburg Christmas Market

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